San Diegans Who Care about the Environment

Join bird experts Cindy Pencek and Ian Swirka for a guided walk along the San Diego River to observe and count the diverse bird species that call this area home. This relaxing, educational outing offers a chance to connect with nature while supporting conservation by recording observations on iNaturalist.

Participants will also have the opportunity to visit the River Studio at Grant Park, an emerging nature education center and eco-park designed to serve more than 10,000 students each year and inspire future environmental stewards.

Kids are welcome with adult supervision. We hope you can join us for this engaging community science experience!

After the Bird Walk, join Sky Hunters and their raptor animal ambassador for an engaging presentation on raptors on the Conrad Prebys Stage immediately following the bird walk.

Join us for a hands-on volunteer opportunity to explore the San Diego River Estuary and support the restoration of this sensitive and vital habitat. Volunteers will help remove invasive plants, improving conditions for native wildlife and pollinators, enhancing water quality, reducing erosion, and protecting endangered species such as the California Least Tern. Your efforts will help create a healthier, more accessible natural space for the entire community.

This is a rewarding opportunity to get outside, try out field work, connect with fellow nature lovers, and make a meaningful impact on a fragile ecosystem. Tools will be provided; you’re welcome to bring your own gloves or safety glasses.

Join us after the morning Bird Walk for a special live raptor presentation with Sky Hunters. This engaging program offers a rare opportunity to see a rescued bird of prey up close while learning about raptor behavior, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation.

Sky Hunters brings decades of experience working with birds of prey. Learn all about our native raptors, diets, lifespans, what to do and not do if you find a sick injured or orphaned, wild animal and the laws we have protecting all of our Wildlife.

After the presentation, join ArtFORM for a bird drawing workshop. All art materials are provided free of charge.

Join the California Native Bee Society and The San Diego River Park Foundation at the Point Loma Native Plant Garden to learn more about the pollinators that live in the San Diego River Watershed. We’ll look for hummingbirds, native bees, and bugs, and upload our findings to iNaturalist.

This demonstration garden is full of native plants and brings in some truly unique pollinators! Bring a cell phone or camera to take photos of what you find. Drop in at any time. This is a flexible event where we will be walking around slowly on dirt paths, peering into flowers, and can be attended by all ages. There are no bathrooms at this location.